Lead Financial Risk Consultant
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Financial Risk Consulting to lead client engagements and drive growth within our client's Financial Services Risk Advisory practice. This leadership role combines deep financial risk expertise with strong business development acumen and people leadership.
About the Role:
We will work closely with C-suite clients across banking, insurance, asset management, and corporate sectors to deliver tailored risk management solutions.
* Develop risk frameworks, models, and strategies tailored to clients' regulatory, operational, and strategic needs.
* Advise clients on regulatory developments (e.g., Basel III/IV, IFRS 9, FRTB, CRR/CRD, CCAR).
Key Responsibilities:
Client Engagement & Delivery:
* Lead high-impact consulting engagements in areas such as credit risk, market risk, liquidity risk, and enterprise risk management (ERM).
* Oversee diagnostic assessments, stress testing, ICAAP/ILAAP reviews, and capital adequacy planning projects.
Leadership & People Management:
* Lead and mentor high-performing teams, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and collaboration.
* Provide coaching, performance management, and career development support to consultants and senior associates.
Business Development:
* Cultivate and grow relationships with existing and prospective clients.
* Drive go-to-market strategy and lead the development of proposals and thought leadership.
Thought Leadership & Innovation:
* Stay abreast of emerging trends, regulatory changes, and innovations in financial risk management.
* Represent the firm at industry events, client forums, and in published articles or webinars.
Qualifications & Experience:
Required:
* Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related discipline.
* Minimum 10–12 years of experience in financial risk management within recent experience in a consulting firm.
* Proven experience leading complex projects and multi-disciplinary teams.
* Expertise in regulatory requirements and risk modeling frameworks (e.g., Basel standards, IFRS 9, internal ratings models).
* Strong client management and communication skills.
Preferred:
* Advanced degree (MBA, MSc, or PhD) in a relevant field.
* Experience with risk analytics tools and platforms (e.g., SAS, R, Python, MATLAB).